1991 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · H502 FDX
1991 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Feb 1991. Recorded mileage 196,702 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H502 FDX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2022
- 196,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H502 FDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 316 (H502 FDX) between October 2005 and January 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
H502 FDX Mileage History
- 18/10/2005132,705 mi
- 09/06/2007143,135 mi+10,430 mi
- 13/06/2007143,139 mi+4 mi
- 10/06/2008151,362 mi+8,223 mi
- 10/06/2008151,365 mi+3 mi
- 14/01/2009152,668 mi+1,303 mi
- 24/01/2009152,677 mi+9 mi
- 12/01/2010155,417 mi+2,740 mi
- 13/01/2010155,417 mi
- 11/01/2011157,641 mi+2,224 mi
- 11/01/2011157,641 mi
- 10/01/2012159,436 mi+1,795 mi
- 11/01/2012159,452 mi+16 mi
- 09/01/2013161,507 mi+2,055 mi
- 14/01/2014163,151 mi+1,644 mi
- 14/01/2014163,151 mi
- 14/01/2015164,949 mi+1,798 mi
- 12/01/2016167,709 mi+2,760 mi
- 06/01/2017176,038 mi+8,329 mi
- 06/01/2017176,038 mi
- 04/11/2017182,659 mi+6,621 mi
- 11/01/2019182,715 mi+56 mi
- 28/05/2020195,557 mi+12,842 mi
- 20/01/2022196,702 mi+1,145 mi
Average of roughly 3,937 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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